Nando's PERi-PERi Oakbrook - Grill Cook/Line Cook
This position requires mandatory weekend hours. Candidates must be available to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
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We are looking for fun and fired up people to join our Oakbrook location! Full-time and part-time hours are available! Whether you're looking to start your restaurant career, wanting to continue to grow your career, or just want to earn a few extra bucks - apply today!
We offer a FUN, casual work environment that feels more like being part of a family than it does a boring old job. Check us out - you'll be happy you did! There's no place like Nando's! Come on... let's have fun and make money together! Game on!
PERKS + BENEFITS:
- Competitive base wage plus average of $3-$5 (weekdays) $4-$6 (weekends) in tips per hour worked
- FREE meal while on shift
- Opportunities for advancement through internal development program
- Front Grillers may have the potential to compete in the International Grillers Challenge
- FREE telehealth medical and mental benefits for you and your family
- Sick & Safe leave available immediately
- 401k plan
Grill Cook:
Grillers take full ownership for the daily preparation and execution of food items in their station and provide an exceptional Nando’s experience by efficiently and consistently producing the highest quality chicken and other menu items. Grillers follow recipes, procedures and presentation standards consistently to ensure the best possible product is produced and executed. Grillers are team players that assist one another and work with the service team to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Prep Cook/Line Cook:
Nando’s Prep Cooks enable our restaurants to produce high quality items in a timely manner by keeping ingredients ready for service. A prep cook is responsible for the daily preparation of food items as assigned by the management team. Prep cooks ensure we use the freshest ingredients, follow sanitation guidelines and prep recipes to standard to maintain product consistency.
Minimum requirements and expectations:
- Ability to take direction and to work in a team environment
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
- Knowledge and comprehension of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- Basic English language and professional communication skills are required
Physical Requirements:
- Able to independently lift to 15lbs for an extended period
- Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs with food items and dishes throughout your shift
- Must be able to walk and/or stand for 8-10 hours per day
- Hand-eye coordination
- Reaching, bending twisting, stooping
- Pushing and Pulling
- Lifting overhead
- Must be able to climb stairs in restaurants that have multiple levels
Nando's North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person